Nike Releases New GPS-Based iPhone App For Runners

News | Monday September 6 2010 5:04 PM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , ,

The new Nike+ GPS application is targeted at the runners who can use the application to track their route, running speed, calories burned and also compare it with their previous routines. The application is presently available only in English and can be purchased from the App Store for a price of $1.99.
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” options. These are visually tracked and the maps will tell the user the path taken along with interesting details such as the distance covered, (more…)

Apple Scraps Custom Ringtone Editor In iTunes 10; But Hack To Make Free Ringtones Still Works

News | Sunday September 5 2010 5:31 AM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

. The latest iTunes 10 version however continues to offer the ringtone syncing feature to users.
It is not clear why Apple decided to scrap the feature that offered users a legitimate channel to purchase ringtones. It is worth noting that the older versions of iTunes still support this ringtone-editor functionality and will hence continue to support the creation of custom tones.
also points out that the Apple website has retained support documents (more…)

iOS 4.1 Brings AVRCP Bluetooth Controls To The iPhone

News | Friday September 3 2010 9:06 AM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , ,

But there is one useful feature that Apple did not mention at the special event.
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) is the protocol standard that allows a Bluetooth accessory to control media playback via buttons on the accessory itself.
) allowed us to listen to high quality audio over Bluetooth and also gave us the ability to play and pause the music via the Bluetooth accessory, without support for AVRCP Bluetooth controls one had to (more…)

Apple Announces 1 Million Users Have Joined Ping; Steve Jobs Defends iTunes 10 Logo

News | Thursday September 2 2010 4:19 PM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

“One-third of the people who have downloaded iTunes 10 have joined Ping,“ said Eddy Cue, Apple ’s vice president of Internet Services. “As many more people download iTunes 10 in the coming weeks, we expect the Ping community to continue growing.“
Meanwhile, Steve Jobs defended the new iTunes logo, which has received some criticism.
As you might have noticed, iTunes 10 comes with an all new logo, Apple has ditched the CD in the new logo.
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iOS 4.1: HDR Photos Available Only To iPhone 4 Users; Hack To Enable the Feature For iPhone 3GS And iPhone 3G Users

News | Thursday September 2 2010 10:13 AM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , ,

that describes the new features in iOS 4.1 software update on Apple ’s website states that the HDR photography feature will be available on the iPhone . It does not mention the availability of the feature on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G.
TiPB speculates that one of the reasons for not bringing the feature to iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G users could be due to the slower processor and lower 256MB RAM.
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However, there is a glimmer of hope for iPhone 3GS (more…)

Apple Starts Shipping iPod Touch 4G; Includes Motor That Will Allow It To Vibrate For FaceTime Video Calls

News | Wednesday September 1 2010 5:13 PM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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According to Apple ’s website, the fourth generation iPod Touch will be shipped in one week if you order one now.
Folks at 9to5Mac have noticed in the FCC teardown photos that the iPod Touch 4G contains a motor that will allow it to vibrate, which will be useful for the FaceTime feature.
If somebody wants to start a video call with you, you’ll receive an invitation — along with a vibrating alert — on your iPod touch asking you to join. (more…)

Apple: No Software Update To Bring New Features To Old Apple TV

News | Wednesday September 1 2010 3:03 PM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , ,

We confirmed with an Apple spokesperson that the maximum HD resolution of the Apple TV is 720p, consistent with recent rumors. Additionally, there will be no software update to bring the new features to older Apple TVs. Older Apple TVs will continue to work as they have been working up to this point, and they will continue to be able to purchase movies and TV shows even though the new Apple TV is rental-only.
Are you disappointed that there is not (more…)

iOS 4.1 For iPhone And iPod Touch Will Be Released Next Week; Includes Fix For Proximity Sensor, Bluetooth And iPhone 3G Performance Problems

News | Wednesday September 1 2010 11:40 AM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

iOS 4.1 will also include the following new features:
Steve Jobs explained that HDR photos are created using 3 photos taken in rapid succession: one normal, one under exposed, and one under exposed. The photos are then combined using some pretty sophisticated algorithms to create an enhanced composite photo.
Steve Jobs showed some HDR photos taken using iPhone 4 and they looked pretty good.
iOS 4.1 will be available next week for iPhone and (more…)

iOS 4.1 Release Date – September 8; iPhone Dev Team Warn Jailbreaks And Unlockers To Stay Away

News | Wednesday September 1 2010 5:55 AM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Apple ’s UK site has also been updated to say that iOS 4.1 will be available on
while Apple ‘s US site continues to say “Coming Soon”.
To recap, iOS 4.1 will include the following new features and fixes:
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos: Steve Jobs explained that HDR photos are created using 3 photos taken in rapid succession: one normal, one under-exposed, and one over-exposed. The photos are then combined using some pretty sophisticated algorithms (more…)

Apple To Unveil New Apple TV Tomorrow; Will Offer Netflix Streaming

News | Tuesday August 31 2010 5:00 PM | Comments (0) Tags: , , , , , ,

Apple Inc., preparing to announce a new set-top box that delivers TV to consumers, will include movies from Netflix Inc., according to three people with knowledge of the plans.
The streaming service would be available on the revamped version of Apple TV, due to be introduced tomorrow in San Francisco, said two of the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been made public. Users would pay a subscription fee to Netflix (more…)

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